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The national environmental campaign "Taza Kazakhstan" continues in Shymkent. It aims to improve environmental awareness and foster a caring attitude toward nature. Today, Mayor Gabit Syzdykbekov and residents participated in the planting of tree saplings in the Astana microdistrict. The newly planted trees will not only be an important feature of the landscaping but will also create a comfortable space for residents and visitors. The mayor noted that such events promote a responsible attitude toward the environment, strengthen social cohesion, and engage residents in caring for the city's cleanliness. Furthermore, during the autumn tree planting season, Shymkent is actively greening its central streets, parks, squares, and courtyards. These activities are aimed at developing green infrastructure and improving the quality of life for residents. Press service of the Akim of Shymkent

The republican environmental campaign "Clean Kazakhstan", aimed at increasing environmental culture and forming a careful attitude towards nature, continues in the city of Shymkent. Today, the city's mayor, Gabit Syzdykbekov, together with local residents, participated in planting saplings in the "Astana" microdistrict. The planted trees will not only complement the city's landscaping system, but also create a comfortable environment for residents and guests. During the event, the head of the metropolis noted the importance of such good initiatives: — Planting trees is a care for future generations. Such measures not only increase responsibility for the environment, but also strengthen the unity of society. Every resident should contribute to the cleanliness and beauty of their city, - said Gabit Syzdykbekov. Also, as part of the autumn planting season, tree planting is underway on the central streets of Shymkent, in parks and flower beds, as well as in yards. These measures are aimed at developing green infrastructure and improving the quality of life of residents. Press service of the Shymkent city mayor

🔹At the House of Friendship in Shymkent, Deputy Chairman of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan, Head of the APC Secretariat of the Presidential Administration of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Marat Azilkhanov, met with the chairmen of ethnocultural associations under the city's APC and leaders of public structures. 🔹The meeting, opened by Deputy Akim of Shymkent, Sarsen Kuranbek, discussed the tasks set by the XXXIV session of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan and the Address of the Head of State to the People of Kazakhstan, and the rational mobilization of the potential of Assembly activists in implementing the tasks set in the political document. The attention of the city's ANC members was drawn to the fact that strengthening internal unity, maintaining interethnic peace and social harmony for the sustainable development of our country is the solemn duty of every citizen. 🔹At the meeting, which was held in a relaxed atmosphere, Marat Almasuly invited the chairmen of the city's ethnocultural associations to an open exchange of views. He said that he was ready to listen to any requests, suggestions, or criticism. – I have always spoken at various gatherings, meetings, and conferences that have taken place before. Today, I am coming to Shymkent to listen to you and exchange views. If you have any thoughts or suggestions regarding the activities of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan and the projects it is implementing, please let me know, – said Marat Almasuly. 🔹The meeting was attended by the head of the scientific center "History and Ethnology" of the city's M. Auezov South Kazakhstan Research University, executive editor of the journal "Kazakhstanu" Sholpan Torgautova, director of the department of the South Kazakhstan Pedagogical University named after U. Zhanibekov, head of the scientific and expert group under the city's ANC Kairat Anarbayev, chairwoman of the Ethnomediation Council under the city's ANC Dana Kenzhekulova, chairman of the city's Turkish ethnocultural association Latipsha Asanov, deputy chairman of the city's ANC, chairman of the city's Korean ethnocultural association Yuri Pan, deputy chairman of the city's ANC, chairman of the city's Uzbek ethnocultural association Tahirbek Nishanbayev, and deputy chairman of the Council of Elders under the city's ANC Batyrbek Zhalmurzayev, who spoke about the activities of the ANC Institute, the work done, and projects. 🔹At the end of the meeting, Ramazan Matayev, chairman of the city's "Vainakh" Chechen-Ingush Cultural Center, and Shukhrat Ruzmetov, a member of the city's Uzbek ethnocultural association, were awarded the "Gratitude" medal of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan, while Kanat Baibolov, rector of Zhumabek Tashenev University, Gulzhan Sugirbayeva, chairwoman of the Mothers' Council under the Shymkent City People's Congress, and Adil Aliyev, a member of the city's Azerbaijani ethnocultural center, were awarded letters of gratitude from the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan. 🔹Summing up the open meeting, the Deputy Chairman of the ANC said that the opinions would be taken into account. “The ultimate goal of the large-scale task assigned to the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan and its affiliated public structures is to educate an honest, educated, and patriotic generation for the future of the country,” said Marat Azilkhanov. 🔹At the end of the meeting, the Deputy Chairman of the National Assembly thanked the ethnic representatives who came to the meeting and toured the offices of the city's ethnocultural associations in the Friendship House. #30yearsoftheKhmerAzerbaijan #30yearsoftheKhmerAzerbaijan #Shymkent

🔹Deputy Chairman of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan, Head of the Secretariat of the APA of the Presidential Administration of the Republic of Kazakhstan Marat Azilkhanov, during his working visit to Shymkent, visited the renovated ethno-museum in the Friendship House and got acquainted with the artifacts collected with the support of representatives of local ethnic groups. He noted the special role of cultural heritage in strengthening national unity. 🔹During a meeting with members of the city representative office of the Republican Public Association "Assembly Youth" at the Community Center, Timur Zhumyrbayev, Chairman of the "Assembly Youth" RCU, spoke about the activities of the Shymkent "Assembly Youth" organization and highlighted the activity of the youth of the third megalopolis in the country. He reported that in August, with the support of the Shymkent city akimat, the "Assembly Youth" organization held the "We Are Together" camp, and noted that the community center opened on the basis of the Friendship House will improve the work of the city representative office and raise it to a new level. 🔹During a meeting with active youth, the Deputy Chairman of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan exchanged views with the younger generation in a free format about the work done to develop Kazakhstani patriotism and promote the state language. 🔹Special attention was paid to the coordination of the regular participation of the "Assembly Youth" organization in the "New Wave" project and the "Clean Kazakhstan" campaign, developed to introduce new names to society, develop environmental culture, and promote the principles of environmental care, as well as the effective implementation of various events and projects organized within the framework of the 30th anniversary of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan. – “Assembly Youth” should be at the forefront of promoting national identity. The Assembly will continue to unite the country's youth around the values of social harmony and unity. We are always ready to work with young people and provide guidance on the path to strengthening social harmony and national unity, - said Marat Almasuly. 🔹Summing up the meeting, Deputy Chairman of the People's Assembly of Kazakhstan Marat Azilkhanov outlined the future joint work and presented letters of gratitude from the Assembly of People of Kazakhstan to activists of the Shymkent city branch of the "Assembly Youth" RCU Nurbolat Meirbekov, Murodzhan Irismetov, Shakhnozabonu Zhanalieva, Asiya Manapova, and Ibrahim Viskhanov. In turn, a member of the organization, Akram Irismetov, played the dombra and received warm applause from the audience. #30yearsoftheKhmerAzerbaijan #30yearsoftheKhmerAzerbaijan #Shymkent

In September 2025, the first stage of the "Reading Nation" project—a large-scale intellectual and educational initiative designed to foster a sustainable reading culture in Kazakhstan—was successfully completed in the Karaganda and Kostanay regions and the city of Shymkent. The main goal is to cultivate the habit of regular reading, starting from childhood, to develop critical and analytical thinking, and to popularize books as a key source of knowledge. The initiative is being implemented within the framework of the concept of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Kemelevich Tokayev, announced at the 3rd meeting of the National Kurultai, and sets an ambitious goal: to make Kazakhstan one of the top ten most well-read countries in the world. Over the course of a month, 189,221 participants registered to participate in the project in three regions: Karaganda region - 67,438 participants, Kostanay region - 55,281 participants, Shymkent city - 66,502 participants. Among them: 87,157 schoolchildren in grades 6–10, 34,038 teachers, 2,388 civil servants from local executive bodies, as well as 36,553 family dynasties, and 29,085 college and university students. Participants compete in six categories: Reading School, Reading Teacher, Reading Dynasty, Reading College, Reading University, and Reading Civil Servant. In the second stage, each participant will be required to read 15 books from specially selected lists compiled by experts based on their age and interests. The focus is on fostering patriotism, responsibility, and critical thinking. The lists include works from the national vote "100 Popular Books of Kazakhstani Literature," international bestsellers, and works of world and domestic classics reflecting the national cultural heritage and values. Detailed regulations and lists of books are available on the official website: www.reading-nation.kz. Akan Besbaev, Head of the Reading Nation Project Office in Shymkent: The "Reading Nation" project, implemented in our city, is giving new impetus to the spiritual life of its residents. The project's meetings, held in libraries, schools, and universities, have shown significant interest from city residents. The youth's engagement is particularly noteworthy—they value books not only as a source of knowledge but also as a key to free thought and comprehensive development. This initiative enriches the cultural landscape of our city and makes a significant contribution to the formation of a new generation striving for knowledge. The project is being implemented by the "Kitap oqityn ult – Reading Nation" public foundation with the support of the Amanat party and the akimats of the Karaganda and Kostanay regions and the city of Shymkent. The general sponsor is Alageum Electric. The results of the competition will be announced in April 2026.

The first phase of the "Reading Nation" project, which began in September in the Karaganda and Kostanay regions and the city of Shymkent, has come to an end. The "Reading Nation" project is a large-scale intellectual and educational initiative aimed at creating a sustainable reading culture in our country. Its main goal is to promote reading, develop critical thinking, and strengthen books as the main source of knowledge, inspiration, and intellectual growth. The project is implemented within the framework of the concept expressed by the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev at the III session of the National Congress and aims to place Kazakhstan among the top ten countries in the world with the highest book reading rates. Within a month, 189,221 people from 3 regions applied to participate. 67,438 participants registered in Karaganda region, 55,281 citizens applied in Kostanay region, and 66,502 applications were received from Shymkent city. Including 87,157 students in grades 6-10, 14,049 teachers, 2,388 local government employees, as well as 36,553 families, and 29,085 college and university students. Contest participants will compete in six main categories: "Book-Reading School", "Book-Reading Teacher", "Book-Reading Family", "Book-Reading College", "Book-Reading University", and "Book-Reading Civil Servant". In the second phase of the project, each registered participant must read 15 books from the approved list. For each direction, the list prepared by experts and representatives of the relevant field was adapted to the age and interests of the participants, and the selection of works focused on the development of values such as patriotism, responsibility, a desire for knowledge, and critical thinking. These lists include works selected through a nationwide vote on "100 Popular Books of Kazakh Literature", the best works of world literature and works that promote our national cultural heritage, as well as globally recognized bestsellers. Rules for each direction and a list of recommended books for reading are published on the website www.reading-nation.kz. Akan Besbayev, head of the "Reading Nation" project office in Shymkent: - "The "Book-Reading Nation" project launched in our city is giving a new impetus to the spiritual life of residents. The meetings organized within the framework of the project in libraries, schools, and universities showed a special interest among the city's residents. The activity of the youth community is especially noteworthy - they value books not only as a means of learning, but also as a key to freedom of thought and comprehensive development. This initiative is enriching the cultural image of our city and making a significant contribution to the formation of a new generation eager for knowledge." The project is being implemented by the Public Foundation "Reading Nation - Reading Nation" with the support of the "Amanat" party and the akimats of Karaganda, Kostanay regions and Shymkent. The main sponsor is Alageum Electric. The results of the competition are scheduled to be announced in April 2026.

The Head of State highly appreciated the potential of integration in the energy sector. – Thanks to the trilateral gas union of Russia, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, a new energy system is being formed in the region. This will reliably provide the population and industry with blue fuel. I would like to specially emphasize the importance of the Caspian Pipeline Consortium. Last year, about 63 million tons of domestic oil were transported through this line. I would like to thank you, dear Vladimir Vladimirovich, for deeply understanding this problem and taking concrete measures. At the same time, we note that the eastern branch is also becoming increasingly relevant. Kazakhstan plays an important role in transporting Russian oil to China. Up to 10 million tons of oil are delivered through us per year. However, the volume of oil transported last year exceeded this figure. Judging by the growth in transit rates, there is an opportunity to increase its volume. A few days ago, an important document on cooperation in the gas sector was signed between Kazakhstan and Russia in St. Petersburg, - said Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. ✔️The President noted that cooperation with Russia in the field of nuclear energy has gained momentum in recent years. In this regard, the construction of the first nuclear power plant in Kazakhstan with the participation of Rosatom will raise the strategic partnership to a new level. – Integration in the nuclear industry can become a solid basis for the development of a number of related sectors. This is of great importance to us. We propose to create a regional competent council in the field of the nuclear fuel cycle and radioactive waste management in Kazakhstan. Strengthening a modern research base and a system for training qualified personnel is an urgent issue. The first important step in this direction has been taken. A branch of the National Research Nuclear University of MEPhI has been opened in Almaty. We plan to involve research institutes of both countries in this work and continue it further. I recently held a meeting of the Council on Science. It was determined that there is potential for cooperation and it can be used, - said the Head of State.

✔️The President shared his thoughts on a number of topical areas of bilateral and multilateral cooperation between the region and Russia. He focused on the development of trade and industrial relations as the first priority. – At the first summit, we agreed to work towards creating a new model of economic cooperation. The Joint Action Plan to be adopted today includes more than 50 measures. This is a very valuable document. Therefore, it is necessary to make every effort to implement it in a timely manner. The trade volume of the Central Asian countries with Russia accounts for one third of the total trade turnover. According to the results of last year, this figure increased by 20 percent and exceeded $50 billion. More than half of this volume belongs to trade between Kazakhstan and Russia. Last year, its volume reached $28 billion. Russia has become one of the largest investors in the Kazakh economy. The investment volume exceeded $26 billion. Last year alone, the flow of direct investment from Russia increased by 33 percent and increased by more than $4 billion. This was made possible by the rapid development of industrial cooperation. 114 investment projects worth a total of $21 billion have been implemented. Currently, work is underway on 33 projects. The investment volume is more than $4.5 billion, - said the Head of State. ✔️According to Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, the parties support the elimination of trade barriers, the revitalization of mutual trade, and the expansion of the nomenclature of commodity turnover. – The creation of a border trade zone, regular holding of border regional forums, business forums, exhibitions and fairs, and the development of an electronic trading platform will contribute to solving these problems. Currently, joint trade and industrial zones and industrial hubs are beginning to form in Central Asia. These platforms will create conditions for the localization of production, cooperation along the entire value chain, and ensuring stable transportation. The participation of Russian business in these projects will contribute to the long-term circulation of Russian goods in our, including Kazakhstani, markets, – said the President.

President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, in his Address of September 8, 2025, paid special attention to the development of the transport and logistics sector. The Head of State noted the need to make the most effective use of Kazakhstan's opportunities as a major transit region. Modern automated weighing stations are being put into operation to improve road infrastructure and monitor the movement of heavy trucks. These measures are aimed at increasing the transit potential of the country and ensuring the safety of highways. The President's initiatives will raise the transport and logistics sector to a new level, strengthening economic growth and regional ties. #PresidentialMessage #KasymJomartTokayev #TransportLogistics #TransitPotential #InfrastructureDevelopment #Highway #Automation #KazakhstanDevelopment #RoadQuality #DigitalKazakhstan

President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev noted in his State of the Union Address on September 8, 2025: "The government needs to introduce massive artificial intelligence to modernize all sectors of the economy." This initiative is aimed at accelerating Kazakhstan's digital development and providing every sector with innovative solutions. The full use of the potential of artificial intelligence within the framework of the Digital Kazakhstan program will allow our country to become a state with a competitive, efficient and modern economy. To this end, state bodies, enterprises and the civil sector should strive to improve the quality of service provision and improve production processes through the introduction of new technologies. The development of Kazakhstan is in the hands of every Kazakhstani, and only by relying on innovation and technological progress can we take a stable place in the global economic arena. #DigitalKazakhstan #ArtificialIntelligence #EconomicDevelopment #PresidentoftheKazakhstan #Innovations #Competitiveness #Roadmap2025 #TechnologicalProgress #ModernEconomy

In his State of the Nation Address on September 8, 2025, President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev emphasized the importance of the mass introduction of digitalization and artificial intelligence technologies. The Head of State emphasized the need to develop digital innovations as the main mechanism for modernizing the economy. According to the President, an important step in this direction is the adoption of the Digital Code. The Code provides for the regulation of the use of artificial intelligence, the platform economy, Big Data, and other digital processes. The state is paying special attention to updating the regulatory framework for the systematic implementation of digital transformation. This initiative is aimed at increasing the country's technological and economic potential. #PresidentialMessage #DigitalKazakhstan #ArtificialIntelligence #PresidentialMessage2025 #EconomicRenaissance #Message2025

🔹 A festive concert on the theme "Friendship of Peoples - the Treasure of the People" was held in the Friendship House of Shymkent as part of the 30th anniversary of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan. The goal of the event, which was organized by the city's Iranian ethnocultural association, is to strengthen the unity of the country and maintain social harmony based on promoting friendship between ethnic groups by presenting the national culture and art of representatives of ethnocultural associations to the public. 🔹The festive concert was attended by city residents, members of city ethnocultural associations, and employees of the "Social Agreement" institution of the Shymkent Department of Internal Policy and Youth Affairs. 🔹In his speech, the head of the city's "Public Accord" institution, Nurken Alimkulov, congratulated the participants and spoke about the role of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan in strengthening the unity of the country and preserving the values of peace and public harmony. – Our main value is unity and mutual respect. The Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan is guided by this principle, uniting different ethnic groups for a common goal. Such cultural events strengthen friendship, respect, and mutual respect, – he said. 🔹During the concert, members of the city's Iranian ethnocultural association performed national songs and dances, presenting their own traditions and cultural wealth to the audience. Creative teams from other city ethnocultural associations actively participated in the concert and showed their art to the audience. 🔹At the end of the festive event, the concert participants sang the song "Kazakhstan - My Homeland", which has become a symbol of friendship and peace, and received a standing ovation from the audience. #ХА30жил #30летАНК #Shymkent #Shymkent #АНК #ANK

In Shymkent, the modernization concept for the Koksay microdistrict, known locally as "Green Beam," continues. The history of this district dates back to 1915, when railroad construction began in the city and the first settlers arrived. The area was also known as "Nakhalovka" because a significant portion of the houses were built by residents without proper documentation. For decades, problems with the housing stock and crime persisted. Most of the apartment buildings in the area were built over a century ago and are now in disrepair. Following meetings with residents, Shymkent Mayor Gabit Syzdykbekov decided to modernize the district and begin the practical implementation of a resettlement program and the construction of a new district center. The initial stage of the Green Beam modernization concept is the relocation of residents from dilapidated buildings to modern apartments under the multi-apartment residential building renovation program. Today, Mayor Gabit Syzdykbekov presented keys to new apartments to eight more families who previously lived on Nurlybaev Street. The mayor congratulated the new residents on their new homes, wishing them prosperity, stability, and comfort in their new homes. The apartments, which are fully finished, match the number of rooms in the families' previous homes and are ready for occupancy. To date, 83 families have already received new housing. Following the completion of the resettlement of residents, plans are in place to construct a district administration building, a sports and fitness center, social facilities, new apartment buildings and parks, expand the existing school, and create a multifunctional shopping and logistics center. The project is being implemented in stages. It represents not only an upgrade of the city's infrastructure but also a significant contribution to improving the quality of life and well-being of the district's residents. Press service of the Akim of Shymkent

The implementation of the concept of modernization of the Koksai microdistrict, popularly known as "Zelenaya Balka", continues. The history of Shagyna begins in 1915. When the construction of the railway was started in the city, residents began to settle here. The settlement is also called "Nakhalovka", because a significant part of the houses were built by citizens independently, without documents. Residents have repeatedly raised issues related to crime and housing conditions. Many of the apartment buildings were built more than a century ago and are in a dilapidated condition. The mayor, who specially visited the small district and took into account the residents' suggestions, made an important decision. The first stage of the concept is the program for the renovation of apartment buildings. Relocation of residents from old houses to new ones. To date, 83 families from 9 apartment buildings have received new housing. Today, the mayor of the city Gabit Syzdykbekov handed over the keys to new apartments to eight more families living on Nurlybayev Street. The mayor congratulated the residents on their housewarming and wished them a happy and prosperous life. The number of rooms in the renovated apartments corresponds to the number of rooms in the previous apartments. After the full resettlement of residents, it is planned to build a district administration building, a physical education and recreation complex, social facilities, apartment buildings and parks, expand the existing school, and create a multifunctional trade and logistics center. The Shaginaudan modernization concept is being implemented in stages. The project is important not only for modernizing the city's infrastructure, but also for improving the quality of life and well-being of residents. Press service of the Shymkent city mayor

Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said at the 12th Summit of the Organization of Turkic States that in the current situation, it is necessary to pay special attention to the issue of energy. – This is the pillar of our economy, the basis of our strategic partnership. Today we are implementing joint infrastructure projects. We are considering safe and convenient ways of energy transportation. The green energy corridor between Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan is an example of fruitful cooperation in this area. At the same time, we believe that special attention should be paid to renewable energy sources, primarily solar energy. In this regard, we propose to establish a Council of Best Practices on Energy Efficiency within the framework of the Organization of Turkic States. However, the development and effective use of oil and gas, uranium, coal, rare earth minerals remains the basis of Kazakhstan's energy strategy, - said the President. According to the Head of State, water scarcity, which has now become a serious problem in the world, may soon become the most pressing challenge in Central Asia. – Given that rivers and waters are a common good, we believe that new approaches are needed for their effective use. We can adopt a joint program to establish digital control over the irrigation system, widely use drip irrigation methods, and increase the efficiency of reservoirs. As you know, the Caspian Sea is shrinking. We are all concerned about this. The old Caspian has always had a special place for the Turkic people. It can be called a link between our peoples. In recent years, the decline in sea level has had a negative impact on the ecology and economy of the region. This is a global problem. I said this at the summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and at the festive session of the United Nations General Assembly. As neighboring and bordering countries, we must pay special attention to improving the situation in the Caspian Sea. I call on the Turkic states to join forces in this direction, develop joint projects, and support international initiatives. Kazakhstan, with the support of the United Nations, plans to hold a regional summit in April next year. The topic: “A common vision for a sustainable future.” "We hope that the Turkic countries will actively participate in the work of this summit at a high level," said Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.

At the 12th Summit of the Organization of Turkic States, the President called economic cooperation the foundation of stability and prosperity. – We need to pay special attention to the full implementation of the development direction of the Turkic World until 2040. Today's summit should supplement this plan with concrete measures. Each member state of the organization has its own advantages and achievements. Nevertheless, specific mechanisms for implementing large-scale projects in the trade and economic sphere are proposed within the framework of the Organization. One of them is the Turkic Investment Fund. We should make the most of the opportunities of this financial organization. This year, the ministers of economy and trade of our countries will meet in Turkestan. At that time, it would be advisable to draw up a list of projects to be financed by the Fund. Integration in the industrial sphere plays an important role in diversifying the economies of our countries. In this regard, we believe that the potential of the Turkic Chamber of Commerce and Industry is great. Next year, Kazakhstan will chair this chamber. In this regard, we will propose adopting an Industrial Cooperation Program that will prioritize specific projects, - said Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. The President considers raising cooperation in the transport and logistics sector to a new level to be one of his main tasks. – Our countries are located at the crossroads of nine routes connecting East and West, South and North – Eurasia. Currently, 5 international railway corridors pass through the territory of Kazakhstan. We recently launched the second line of the Dostyk-Moyinty railway. This step will contribute to the rapid development of the Trans-Kazakhstan railway corridor. The new route will allow to increase the volume of freight transportation by 5 times. In addition, two more important railways are being built. It is clear that these projects will give a new impetus to the diversification of regional logistics. The Trans-Caspian international transport route has become a strategic part of the road network in Eurasia. Over the past 5 years, the volume of cargo transported through the Middle Corridor has increased by 6 times. Recently, the Ministers of Transport of the Organization's member states met in Almaty. At the meeting, the parties reached a number of agreements regarding this route. At the same time, we invite the Turkic states to actively participate in the modernization of the infrastructure of air hubs, railway stations and seaports along the Middle Corridor. Work is currently underway to digitize the transport and transit sector. In this regard, the use of Artificial Intelligence technology will undoubtedly be effective. Therefore, we propose to discuss the issue of creating a special Digital Monitoring Center within the Organization, involving reputable experts, - said the Head of State.

President delivers speech at the 12th Summit of the Organization of Turkic States Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, first of all, expressed his gratitude to Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev for his exceptional hospitality, noting that today's meeting is of special importance and the agenda is relevant. – We always say that the history of the Turkic people is a common, centuries-old genealogy common to our peoples. All this is the golden thread of our blessed unity and eternal solidarity. Recently, our countries celebrated the “Day of Cooperation of the Turkic Peoples”. This is an important holiday that strengthens our unity. Today, the Organization of Turkic States has become a prestigious and authoritative structure that unites friendly peoples. Since last year, the Kyrgyz Republic, led by Honorable President Sadyr Japarov, has effectively chaired the Organization. We express our gratitude to the Kyrgyz side. Now the chairmanship will be transferred to the Azerbaijani side under the leadership of Honorable Ilham Heydar oglu. We believe that the prestige and authority of our Organization will continue to grow in the future, - said the President. The Head of State noted that the global security system is going through a difficult period, emphasizing that conflicts, tensions, and geopolitical confrontations have become a dangerous trend that affects every country in the world. – In such an uncertain time, I would like to especially note the signing of the Peace Declaration by Azerbaijan and Armenia regarding the conflict that has not been resolved for more than 30 years. This was a historic agreement that paved the way for stability and economic growth. The geopolitical situation in the world is currently very complex, so the Turkic countries must unite their forces in the interests of common interests. Today, the world community recognizes us as states with a strong reputation and unity that can withstand great challenges. A number of countries are showing special interest in our Organization. At the same time, Kazakhstan supports the idea of creating the “Organization of Turkic States+” format aimed at expanding the scope of cooperation. This initiative will undoubtedly pave the way for increasing the international prestige of our Organization, - said Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.

Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev noted in his Address on September 8, 2025: “The Government must have a clear plan for the transition to a sustainable agro-economy.” The President also emphasized that “agriculture needs to be raised to a new level.” Currently, in many regions of the country, the best agricultural enterprises, covering all stages of production and widely using modern technologies and digitalization methods, are successfully operating. Such enterprises make a significant contribution to increasing labor productivity, improving the efficiency of the industry, and improving the well-being of the rural population. #Agriculture #Agroeconomy #Address2025 #PresidentialAddress #KazakhstanDevelopment #EconomicGrowth #Agribusiness #Innovation

The "Old Record" concert was held in the Central Park of Shymkent, organized by the city's Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan and the city's Slavic Ethnocultural Association. The goal of the popular musical event is to bring joy to the older generation and continue the continuity of generations by presenting the city's residents and guests with hit songs from the past, reviving values such as friendship, respect, and love in their memory. Nurken Alimkulov, the head of the Shymkent city "Public Agreement" institution, specially attended the concert and congratulated the esteemed teachers on their professional holidays. He emphasized that understanding and respect are indispensable in a society where friendship and mutual trust are established. The Shymkent residents' favorite group "Yuzhny Gorod" and a number of local stars performed in front of the gathered audience, including Lyudmila Naumova, Alexey Skibin, Nurlan Zhubaniyazov, Raziya Gareeva, Svetlana Artyomova, Sofia Karpets, and Svetlana Rashidova. The retro band "Phonograph", which enjoys a high reputation among the residents of the country's third metropolis, performed a cover of popular music, captivating the crowd gathered in the park and creating a special atmosphere.